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Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Animals & society
A moose frustrates commuters by wandering onto the highway; a
cougar stalks his prey through suburban backyards; an alligator
suns himself in a strip mall parking lot. Such stories, which
regularly make headline news, highlight the blurred divide that now
exists between civilization and wilderness.
In "Coyote at the Kitchen Door," Stephen DeStefano draws on
decades of experience as a biologist and conservationist to examine
the interplay between urban sprawl and wayward wildlife. As he
explores what our insatiable appetite for real estate means for the
health and wellbeing of animals and ourselves, he highlights
growing concerns, such as the loss of darkness at night because of
light pollution. DeStefano writes movingly about the contrasts
between constructed and natural environments and about the
sometimes cherished, sometimes feared place that nature holds in
our modern lives, as we cluster into cities yet show an increasing
interest in the natural world.
Woven throughout the book is the story of one of the most
successful species in North America: the coyote. Once restricted to
the prairies of the West, this adaptable animal now inhabits most
of North America urban and wild alike. DeStefano traces a female
coyote s movements along a winding path between landscapes in which
her species learned to survive and flourish. "Coyote at the Kitchen
Door" asks us to rethink the meaning of progress and create a new
suburban wildlife ethic.
With a new Preface by the author When disasters strike, people are
not the only victims. Hurricane Katrina raised public attention
about how disasters affect dogs, cats, and other animals considered
members of the human family. In this short but powerful book, now
available in paperback, noted sociologist Leslie Irvine goes beyond
Katrina to examine how oil spills, fires, and other calamities
affect various animal populations-on factory farms, in research
facilities, and in the wild. In a new preface, Irvine surveys the
state of animal welfare in disasters since the first edition.
Filling the Ark argues that humans cause most of the risks faced by
animals and urges for better decisions about the treatment of
animals in disasters. Furthermore, it makes a broad appeal for the
ethical necessity of better planning to keep animals out of
jeopardy. Irvine not only offers policy recommendations and
practical advice for evacuating animals, she also makes a strong
case for rethinking our use of animals, suggesting ways to create
more secure conditions.
Some of the most striking news stories from natural disasters are
of animals tied to trees or cats swimming through murky flood
waters. Although the issue of evacuating pets has gained more
attention in recent disasters, there are still many failures
throughout local and national systems of managing pets and
accommodating animals in emergencies. All Creatures Safe and Sound
is a comprehensive study of what goes wrong in our disaster
response that shows how people can better manage pets in
emergencies-from the household level to the large-scale, national
level. Authors Sarah DeYoung and Ashley Farmer offer practical
disaster preparedness tips while they address the social
complexities that affect disaster management and animal rescue.
They track the developments in the management of pets since
Hurricane Katrina, including an analysis of the 2006 PETS Act,
which dictates that animals should be included in hazard and
disaster planning. Other chapters focus on policies in place for
sheltering and evacuation, coalitions for animal welfare and the
prevention of animal cruelty, organizational coordination,
decision-making, preparedness, the role of social media in animal
rescue and response, and how privilege and power shape disaster
experiences and outcomes. Using data they collected from seven
major recent American disasters, ranging from Hurricanes Harvey,
Irma, and Florence to the Camp, Tubbs, and Carr Fires in California
and the Hawaii Lava Flow, the authors provide insights about the
successes and failures of animal care. All Creatures Safe and Sound
also outlines what still needs to change to best prepare for the
safety and welfare of pets, livestock, and other companion animals
in times of crisis.
Some of the most striking news stories from natural disasters are
of animals tied to trees or cats swimming through murky flood
waters. Although the issue of evacuating pets has gained more
attention in recent disasters, there are still many failures
throughout local and national systems of managing pets and
accommodating animals in emergencies. All Creatures Safe and Sound
is a comprehensive study of what goes wrong in our disaster
response that shows how people can better manage pets in
emergencies-from the household level to the large-scale, national
level. Authors Sarah DeYoung and Ashley Farmer offer practical
disaster preparedness tips while they address the social
complexities that affect disaster management and animal rescue.
They track the developments in the management of pets since
Hurricane Katrina, including an analysis of the 2006 PETS Act,
which dictates that animals should be included in hazard and
disaster planning. Other chapters focus on policies in place for
sheltering and evacuation, coalitions for animal welfare and the
prevention of animal cruelty, organizational coordination,
decision-making, preparedness, the role of social media in animal
rescue and response, and how privilege and power shape disaster
experiences and outcomes. Using data they collected from seven
major recent American disasters, ranging from Hurricanes Harvey,
Irma, and Florence to the Camp, Tubbs, and Carr Fires in California
and the Hawaii Lava Flow, the authors provide insights about the
successes and failures of animal care. All Creatures Safe and Sound
also outlines what still needs to change to best prepare for the
safety and welfare of pets, livestock, and other companion animals
in times of crisis.
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